Often, plantarflexion/Achilles tendon contractures will be part of a combination of foot and ankle deformities in multiple planes of motion. In this case, a patient is experiencing a plantarflexion contracture combined with a forefoot adduction deformity in the transverse plane and an ankle varus deformity in the frontal plane.
Read MoreI’d like to say this again, the JAS is simply an elegant and patient-friendly method of what a core aspect of physical therapy has been for decades. One of the most difficult and frustrating components of orthopedic aftercare for all professionals is patient compliance. The JAS program is thoughtful, physiology-based, and patient friendly.
Read MoreNearly 250 manufacturing nominations entered the fourth annual Makers Madness "Coolest Thing Made in Illinois" contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) and sponsored by Comcast Business. Voting occurred from February 21-March 5 in a bracket-style competition where the public voted for their favorite Illinois-made product. JAS was among the Top 16 finalists, announced on March 7, continued in head-to-head matchups until March 29. The competition aims to advocate, highlight contributions, and promote Illinois manufacturers.
Read MoreMichelle Zerrusen has been a driving force for eight years as an Order Specialist in the Joint Active Systems (JAS) family. Her years of experience, knowledge, extreme organization and willingness to share these skills are a few of the reasons she is well respected and valued among her peers.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you reviewed the cost of post-operative or post-traumatic rehabilitative care? JAS has been playing a leading role over the past 30 years to reduce rehabilitative cost as a component of operative care. Recently we experienced an event with our insurance plan causing us to reevaluate the cumulative cost of surgical intervention to the lower extremity.
Read MoreProsthetic expertise, determination help John Clark remain active.
Read MoreMarch is National Athletic Training Month. We here at JAS have many Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) that we work alongside and in our distributor network: Bill Bolesta, Vince Colarusso, Laurie Coyle, Brandon King, Brian Kretschmer, Hannah Lay, Sean Martin, Luke Patrick, Jared Plummer, Andy Reichert, & Clint Wynn.
Read MoreMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month. More than 5.3 million Americans are living with brain injury-related disabilities at a cost exceeding $76.5 billion (in 2010 dollars) each year. Brain injuries often cause issues that JAS treats directly, like contractures, loss of motor function due to muscle weakness, and spasticity.
Read MoreSeveral long-term JAS team members retired over the past couple of years. In preparation for the transition, Mel took time to absorb the knowledge our key staff had to offer before their departure. As the retirement celebrations came and went, Mel remained a steady resource the team could count on.
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